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25 August, 2011
Philips and the ISRRT Announce Entries are Open for the 2011
DosewiseRadiographer of the Year
Sydney, Australia Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX:
PHI) and the InternationalSociety of Radiographers and Radiological
Technologists (ISRRT) have announced entries areopen for the 2nd
Dosewise Radiographer of the Year competition. The award which
recognizesexcellence in maximizing patient and clinical safety
while adhering to the As Low as ReasonablyAchievable (ALARA)
principle in an X-ray environment received entries from developed
anddeveloping countries in 2010.
This years competition atwww.dosewise.com/award asks
participants to share in 500characters or less, a best practice
example of how they adhered to the ALARA principle in aclinical
environment. Entries close on November 30, 2011. Peers will be able
to vote for theentries that will move onto the finals. The winner
of the 2011 Dosewise Radiographer of theYear will receive a
sponsored trip to the ISRRT World Congress 2012 in Toronto, Canada
.
Following a competitive inaugural year selection process Mr.
Yogesh Jha a radiologicaltechnologist from the Dr Iwamura Memorial
Hospital and Research Center in Nepal wasselected for his
unwavering commitment to putting patients first by maximizing their
care in theX-ray environment.
I am excited to be the inaugural winner of the ISSRT Dosewise
Radiographer of the yearbecause the award is showcasing the
importance of upholding the fundamental principles ofradiography.
This program will help educate others about the safe use of
ionizing radiation,especially in the developing world, said Mr.
Jha.
Dr Michael Ward, president of the ISRRT said, "Mr Jha was chosen
unanimously by the judgingpanel, made up of our committee members
from around the world. He noted that despite achallenging working
environment there were a number of simple techniques that he
couldundertake to limit patient exposure during radiological
examinations. In addition, he worked withreferring clinicians
within the hospital to ensure secondary exams were ordered only
whennecessary to ensure improved outcomes and committed to
providing patients with moreinformation about their exams via
posters throughout the waiting areas.
The 2011 Dosewise competition also provides an opportunity for
entrants to discuss clinical andpatient topics with peers and stay
up to date with the latest news, events and innovations inmanaging
radiation dose in the X-ray environment.
Philips and the ISRRT are committed to working together to
promote the As Low as ReasonablyAchievable (ALARA) principle to
ensure that radiographers and radiological technologists, inboth
developed and developing countries, play their an essential role in
the safe delivery of bestclinical care to patients. This program
also delivers on Philips Imaging 2.0, a new era in imagingsystems
which emphasises integration & collaboration, patient safety
and economic value.
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To learn more please visit: www.dosewise.com/award For media
inquiries, please contact:Sarah CampbellPhilips Corporate
Communications
Tel: + 61 421 612 994E-mail: [email protected]
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PHI) is a diversified health andwell-being company, focused on
improving peoples lives through timely innovations. As a
worldleader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips
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ofsense and simplicity. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips
employs over120,000employees with sales and services in more than
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company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and
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